Job 42:10

Authorized King James Version

And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
יְהוָ֛ה
H3068
And the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#2
שָׁ֚ב
H7725
turned
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#3
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#4
שְׁב֣יּת
H7622
the captivity
exile, concretely, prisoners; figuratively, a former state of prosperity
#5
לְאִיּ֖וֹב
H347
Job
ijob, the patriarch famous for his patience
#6
בְּהִֽתְפַּֽלְל֖וֹ
H6419
when he prayed
to judge (officially or mentally); by extension, to intercede, pray
#7
בְּעַ֣ד
H1157
in up to or over against; generally at, beside, among, behind, for, etc
#8
רֵעֵ֑הוּ
H7453
for his friends
an associate (more or less close)
#9
וַ֧יֹּסֶף
H3254
gave
to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
#10
יְהוָ֛ה
H3068
And the LORD
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
#11
אֶת
H853
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
#12
כָּל
H3605
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
#13
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
#14
לְאִיּ֖וֹב
H347
Job
ijob, the patriarch famous for his patience
#15
לְמִשְׁנֶֽה׃
H4932
twice as much
properly, a repetition, i.e., a duplicate (copy of a document), or a double (in amount); by implication, a second (in order, rank, age, quality or loc

Analysis

Within the broader context of Job, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine sovereignty connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine sovereignty, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Job.

Historical Context

This passage must be understood within the political and social structures of the biblical period. The author writes to address believers seeking to understand God's will and purposes, making the emphasis on salvation particularly relevant. Historical documents from this period show cultural practices and social structures that would have been familiar to the original readers, illuminating the verse's original impact.

Questions for Reflection